Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-08-18

gates, one at time, to the state
convention. The motion carried.
d. A. McAnulty, Of Audubon
township, nominated DIR. Riley,
who respectfully declined, having
been honored as delegate in 1886,
and he gracefully returned the com.
pliment by nominating Mr.. Nc
Annuity. Mr.. Shingledecker, not
enjoying the acquaintance of the
gentleman nominated, said he would
like to know something of him be-
fore voting either for or against him,
whereupen DR.. Riley took the floor
and gave Mr.. McAnulty certificate
of republicanism that will be pride
during life and a legacy to his pos
terity, and caused the convention to
give him a unanimous and enthus-
iastic election. Other members of
the delegation were elected without
incident of special interest. Follow
ing is the
STATE DELEGATION.
ID. A. McAnulty, E. J.. Freeman, Henry
Zeller, S. NJ. Gardner, |. l.. Statzell, F. =.
Rees, J. b. Iladdock.
Moved by c. II. Cross that the
convention proceed to elect seven
delegates, one at time, to the sena-
torial convention.
A. II. Edwards offered as sub.
stitute that seven delegates be elected
and that they use all honorable
means to secure the nomination of
Hon. ]. A. Overholtzer for state
senator, which on a vote by the call
of townships was carried 46 to22.
Mr.. John &. Bonwcll, of Viola
township, took the floor and made
good and sound republican speech
of frye minutes duration. He said
he had been a republican from his
earliest participation in politics; had
been an Abraham Lincoln republi-
can and had always voted the re-
publican ticket, except in one in.
stance, when in a county election he
was induced to cast his vote at the
dictation of sympathy for demo-
cratic candidate. This recollection
mantled his cheek with the blush OF
shame. Recognizing that among
several candidates a portion must
suffer defeat, he gracefully accepted
the decision of the convention and
pledged his heart, hand and purse to
the support of the republican nomi-
nees. Recounting the humane and
sublime achievements of the
grand old republican party he made
a most interesting and electrifying
address, such as increased the pride
of every delegate in his party and
commanded admiration ofthe speak.
er's true blue and steadfast principles.
Placing the veal of the party above
every personal consideration he gave
it such hearty and sincere endorse
ment as incites admiration and faith
in the breasts of young men seeking
a stream upon which to launch their
crafts, and caused old members to
renew their allegiance to the party OF
principle. Mr.. Bonwell made many
lasting friends by his very opportune,
temperate and sincere utterances.
Hon. !. A. Overholtzer being
called upon responded briefly, thank
ing the republicans of the county for
the honors that had been conferred
upon him and for the hearty en-:
dorsement given him by the present
convention. Should he receive the
further honors Of nomination and
election to the office of state senator
he would put forth his best endeav-
ors to meet faithfully the wishes of
the people. He reiterated the sentl-
ments of his neighbor MIR. Bonwell,
and hoped and believed that the
republican party would again be
guided to the control of national
affairs.
r. A. Steere moved that Mr.. |
Overholtser be allowed to choose
the delegation to the senatorial con.
vention. The motion was carried
by vote of 81 to I6, and Mr.. Over
holtzer named the following gentle
men as the
SENATORIAL DELEGATION.
], 7. jenkins, DIR. Riley, Frank Gleason,
A. II. Edwards, A. F. Aikman, c. II.
Cross, f. A. Smith.
On motion oe Mr.. Shingledecker
Al.